In 2014 parliamentary general elections, the BJP candidate from Robertsganj parliamentary seat, Chhotelal had established a lead of 30894 votes over his nearest BSP rival Sharada Prasad in the Ghorawal assembly segment. However, the upcoming 2017 assembly election to the seat will be a different ballgame altogether and is all set for keen contest among the BJP, SP and BSP. Congress will also try to be in the reckoning.